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阳光电源(300274):1季度业绩大超预期,股价大幅回调已较充分反映目前不确定性

Investment Rating - The report assigns a "Buy" rating to the company, indicating an expectation of total returns exceeding the relevant industry over the next 12 months [4][15]. Core Insights - The company's Q1 performance significantly exceeded expectations, with revenue and net profit for 2024 projected at RMB 77.857 billion and RMB 11.036 billion, respectively, reflecting year-on-year growth of 8% and 17% [7][12]. - The report highlights a substantial increase in operating cash flow, which reached RMB 12.068 billion, a 73% year-on-year increase [7]. - Despite a recent stock price decline, the report suggests that this has adequately reflected current uncertainties related to tariffs and competition [7][8]. Financial Overview - Revenue projections for the company are as follows: RMB 72.251 billion in 2023, RMB 77.857 billion in 2024, and RMB 93.943 billion in 2025, with respective year-on-year growth rates of 79.5%, 7.8%, and 20.7% [3][12]. - Net profit is expected to grow from RMB 9.440 billion in 2023 to RMB 11.036 billion in 2024, and further to RMB 12.534 billion in 2025, indicating a year-on-year growth of 162.7%, 16.9%, and 13.6% respectively [3][12]. - The report notes a significant increase in gross margin, which reached 29.9% in Q1 2024, up 2.8 percentage points year-on-year [7]. Market Position and Competitive Landscape - The company has seen a notable increase in its market share in the energy storage sector, with revenue from storage systems expected to grow by 40% in 2024 [7]. - The report mentions that the company's U.S. business accounts for 10-20% of its revenue, with current operations being affected by tariffs and competition from other manufacturers [7][8]. - The report anticipates that the company's overseas production capacity for energy storage systems will come online by the end of the year, which should help mitigate some of the competitive pressures [7].